Inside the DOE’s $16 Million Bet on Critical Minerals Talent

The United States is desperate to claw back some of the global critical minerals share from China. Beijing has established near-total dominance in international supply chains over the last several decades through its far-reaching Belt and Road Initiative in addition to other deals and programs that have given China a massive presence in mineral-rich countries and emerging markets across the …

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Is Platinum a Better Inflation Hedge Than Gold?

Gold is usually the first asset investors associate with inflation, currency weakness, and economic uncertainty. Its limited supply and long history as a store of value have made it the default precious metal for defensive portfolios. However, a new study suggests that gold may not be the metal most consistently connected to changing inflation and interest-rate conditions. Researchers Arusha Cooray …

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UK battery industry secures more than £7bn investment

The UK’s EV Battery Economy: A strategic review of the UK’s battery manufacturing sector, was produced by transport research group New AutoMotive and is billed as the most comprehensive audit of the sector to date. It lists more than 14 major projects, spanning lithium extraction, chemical refining, gigafactories and recycling. Ben Nelmes, chief executive of New AutoMotive, said: “The UK …

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